The deadline to submit applications for AgCarolina Farm Credit’s North Carolina State, North Carolina State Ag Institute, North Carolina A&T, University of Mount Olive, At-Large, 4-H, FFA, and community college scholarships is coming soon. College scholarships are one component of AgCarolina Farm Credit’s corporate-giving program. Ag loans, special loan programs, educational seminars, grant funds and…… read more »
Eastern Wayne could not hold onto its lead during a 57-56 loss against Ayden-Grifton on Friday afternoon. The Warriors held a 42-36 lead at the end of the third quarter, but in the fourth quarter, Ayden-Grifton outscored the Warriors 21-14 to escape with the victory. Nay Jones paced Eastern Wayne with 17 points, Jada Kent…… read more »
Wake County Academy Homeschool let an 11-point lead slip away throughout the second half, and Wayne Country Day took advantage for a 98-83 win on its home floor on Friday night. The Wolves opened the game with a scoring flurry that led to a 25-18 lead after one quarter. By the time the intermission came,…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro will need a new fire chief. After nearly three years leading the Goldsboro Fire Department, Chief Joe Dixon is heading south after accepting the job as chief of Gainesville Fire Rescue in Florida. In his few years in Goldsboro, Chief Dixon strived to become more than just a firefighter for his…… read more »
During the winter season we gardeners are usually not spending much time outside in our gardens. However, it won’t be long before warmer days arrive so use some time in February to prepare for spring! Lawn Do not apply “weed and feed” products. These contain both fertilizer and weed killer, but it is too early…… read more »
Late Friday afternoon, firefighters from Indian Springs and a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Emmaus Church Road just north of Pineview Cemetery Road. The accident apparently occurred when an SUV pulled out of a driveway in front of the pickup truck. The driver of the pickup had to be…… read more »
In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than $279,000 in state funding has been awarded for projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve the safety for pilots and passengers.…… read more »
January 29, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Sally Rivenbark Moody, age 86, passed away Friday morning at Goldsboro Assisted Living. Born in Pender County, she was the daughter of the late Timothy Alford, Jr. & Annie Jean Johnson Rivenbark. She was the wife of the late Major T. Moody, Sr. and was a member of Emmaus…… read more »
January 27, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – William Gene Jones passed away on January 27, 2021 at the NC State Veteran’s Home in Kinston. By faith, he has entered his eternal home with God. Gene was born June 15, 1937 in Marshville, NC and was raised in the Laurel Hill area of Laurenburg by his mother…… read more »
January 28, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Peggy Daniels Lambert, 85, of Goldsboro, NC passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born in Wayne County on October 24, 1935, she was the youngest child of the late Charlie and Betty Bryan Daniels. She was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
